Stove
Stove
Stove (pronounced: /stoʊv/) is a device used for heating or cooking. The term originates from the Middle English word stofa, meaning any individual enclosed space, such as a room, and in the context of this article, a device for heating.
Etymology
The word stove comes from the Middle English stofa, meaning 'heated room', and is related to the Old Norse word stofa. The term was then adopted in the 15th century to mean a single heated room, which later evolved to refer to a device for heating.
Types of Stoves
There are several types of stoves, including:
- Wood-burning stove: A stove in which wood is burned to provide heat.
- Gas stove: A stove that uses natural gas, propane, butane, liquefied petroleum gas or other flammable gas as a fuel source.
- Electric stove: A stove which uses electricity to produce heat.
- Pellet stove: A stove using small pellets of wood as fuel.
- Biofuel stove: A stove that uses biofuels such as ethanol or biodiesel for heat.
Related Terms
- Oven: An enclosed compartment, as in a kitchen range, for cooking and heating food.
- Range (kitchen): A stove with space for cooking several dishes at once.
- Cooktop: A cooking unit, usually with hot plates or burners, built into or fixed on the top of a cabinet or other surface.
- Hearth: The floor of a fireplace, usually extending into a room and paved with brick, flagstone, or cement.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stove
- Wikipedia's article - Stove
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